Ukiah

Ecosystem Overview

The Ukiah ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Mendocino County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 9 Mendocino County County natural areas, placing it in the 78th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 9 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Mendocino County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Sialia mexicana

Western Bluebird

Very Common7 obs.

Spinus psaltria

lesser goldfinch

Very Common6 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Very Common5 obs.

Iris macrosiphon

ground iris

Very Common4 obs.

Calochortus amabilis

Very Common4 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Common4 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Common4 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common3 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common3 obs.

Sanicula bipinnatifida

purple snakeroot

Common3 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Common3 obs.

Fritillaria affinis

Ojai fritillary

Occasional3 obs.

Delphinium nudicaule

scarlet larkspur

Occasional3 obs.

Calochortus tolmiei

pussy-ears

Occasional2 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Contopus sordidulus

Western Wood-Pewee

Occasional2 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Eschscholzia californica

California poppy

Rare2 obs.

Dipterostemon capitatus

Rare2 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+194%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mendocino County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Mendocino County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Laytonville

Importance: 0.38

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Fort Bragg

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Willits

Importance: 0.35

25 species

+300% vs. current

Point Arena

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+355% vs. current

Lake Cleone

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+733% vs. current

Upper Dam

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake Mendocino

Importance: 0.20

6 species

+1567% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Mendocino County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+194%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mendocino County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Mendocino County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Laytonville

Importance: 0.38

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Fort Bragg

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Willits

Importance: 0.35

25 species

+300% vs. current

Point Arena

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+355% vs. current

Lake Cleone

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+733% vs. current

Upper Dam

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake Mendocino

Importance: 0.20

6 species

+1567% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 9 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Mendocino County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Sialia mexicana

Western Bluebird

Very Common7 obs.

Spinus psaltria

lesser goldfinch

Very Common6 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Very Common5 obs.

Iris macrosiphon

ground iris

Very Common4 obs.

Calochortus amabilis

Very Common4 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Common4 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Common4 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common3 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common3 obs.

Sanicula bipinnatifida

purple snakeroot

Common3 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Common3 obs.

Fritillaria affinis

Ojai fritillary

Occasional3 obs.

Delphinium nudicaule

scarlet larkspur

Occasional3 obs.

Calochortus tolmiei

pussy-ears

Occasional2 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Contopus sordidulus

Western Wood-Pewee

Occasional2 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Eschscholzia californica

California poppy

Rare2 obs.

Dipterostemon capitatus

Rare2 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Rare2 obs.

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